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Zoning File #2279 August 14,1997 Page 2 wetlands, and that staff would assist the applicant by defining the variances inherent in the proposal. Staff met with the applicant and applicant proceeded to make revisions to the site layout. It was also confirmed that wetland areas were creditable acreage for the third acre for a 'back' lot. A revised proposal has been submitted as a formal subdivision application. Following is a summary of lot information: Existing area (2 tax parcels plus lane to be vacated): Dry buildable (including non-Orono wetlands): Orono protected wetlands 8.79 ac. 2.32 ac. 11.11 ac Proposed Lot Areas:Dry Wfit Total Lot 1 with existing house 2.11 ac.1.53 ac.3.64 ac. Lot 2 2.00 ac.0.25 ac.2.25 ac. Lot 3 2.00 ac.0.41 ac.2.41 ac. Lot 4 2.01 ac.0.13 ac.2.14 ac. Outlot A (existing road)0.27 ac.—0.27 ac. Outlot B (proposed road)(L4Qac.—iLdfiac. 8.79 ac.2.32 ac.11.11 ac. RR-1B District Required Structure Setbacks: Front 50' Rear 50' Side 30' Wetland 26' The preliminary plat drawing shows proposed setbacks correctly located for the revised layout. Note that in proposed Lot 1, the south side setback has been shown at 50' where only 30' is required, to provide a buffer to the existing house on the adjacent property. Wetlands: The property is quite hilly and contains 5 wetland basins, 3 of which are Orono protected wetlands, the remaining 2 being minor Type 1 wetlands which per past City practice are not deducted from the dry buildable area. Access: Proposed Lots 1 and 2 are proposed to be accessed via Outlot B, a proposed segment of private road and cul-de-sac approximately 250' in length extending north from Lyman Avenue. The existing private road segment of Lyman Avenue which extends through the southeast comer of the property, is proposed to be continued as private roadway platted as Outlot A. 1